Updated! Newbie with a Sportco M44

[The_Shooter]

Again, as I own a M44, the twist is optimized for 155-168 bullets. That's what they were designed for.

Find a good load in this weight range and don't look back. Mine will shoot sub .3MOA all the way to 600 yards. Why would you try anything else.

Your twist is 1;14, which is just fine for up to conventional 180 gr bullets (not 180 VLD).

Make sure all three action screws are snug, with a bit less torque on the tang screw. (I assume the action has been modified by adding a third screw between the front and the tang?

make sure there is no oil or solvent in the bedding.

The Sportco barrel fouls more than a match stainless barrel, so use soe real good solvent after each shooting session. Sore muzzle down so gung does not run back into action/trigger.

Your groups are excellent.